"Judge of Israel" Book release party

Thanks to everyone who came to my book release party--and for all of you who wanted to come but couldn't make it. It was a huge success. I have now sold out the "limited edition" printing of Judge of Israel and am getting ready to order the second printing in the next couple of days. Thanks everyone who has purchased or requested a copy of the book. I've been filling orders furiously--shipped a copy of both books to Israel on Wednesday! If you don't want a signed copy, or you live close enough that you can bring it to me to sign, you can order a copy of the book here:

http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/judge-of-israel/11773632

Here are some pictures from my recent release party for "Judge of Israel." I'm not sure if we remembered to take photos of the food--I hope so. If so, I'll post them later. The food was incredible--thanks to Chelsey, Hassana, Shalako, and Reina. And thank you, Stephanie, for letting us take over your home for the day.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=66016&id=1019111394

Editing progress

I am in Bellingham this weekend to give a talk about the 20th chapter of 2 Chronicles. We are staying with friends, allowing me to ignore phone calls and escape everyday distractions and work on editing Judge of Israel. So here I sit, Bolt curled up at my side, a view of Bellingham's storm-tossed bay outside the window--blogging instead of editing.

Prophet of Israel on Kindle

Prophet of Israel will be available as a free Kindle download from Amazon.com within the next few days. If you are a Kindle user, tell your friends about it!

Off to the editor

I am passing off the manuscript to Kate Goschen's able hands today. While she works her magic, I will work on finalizing the cover, final formatting, release plans, and registering for Bowkers, copyright, ISBN number, and Lulu Publishing's marketing package.

I have started fiddling with the outline for Book Three: "Hero of Israel" but it is in its very early stages. I have a rough outline I wrote several years ago, but there is a lot of fleshing out to do before any real writing can be started.

In the meantime, I will start planning the release party...

Original Postcard Mailer for Prophet

This postcard, designed by Jordan Avery, was part of the original marketing of "Prophet."

Sequim Gazette Article on release of "Prophet"

Avani Nadkarni visited me at work one day and wrote this great article announcing the publishing of "Prophet."

"Prophet of Israel" Release Party 2008

Travis and Karli Connely holding one of the first copies of "Prophet of Israel" at the release party in October 2008.

"Judge of Israel"--the new cover

Cover and more

I have very nearly finished the cover of "Judge of Israel." It is based on the same Jordan Avery design as the "Prophet" cover. I am very pleased with how it is turning out. Today Curtis Cosens is coming to update the website and help me finish up with the cover.

I have received Axel's edit (thank you again, Axel). As always, it has many suggestions and ideas that I am very excited about--things that I am certain will improve the book significantly. I am slowly working my way through them and figuring out how best to implement them.

Kate Goschen is ready to start editing as soon as I can get the manuscript to her, but is fairly certain she will not be able to finish the edit by January. So we are settling for an "early in the year" release. Stay tuned for the date of my release party.

Finished First Draft Edit

On Monday I finished the first draft edit of Judge of Israel Next it goes to Axel for his edit/input, and then on to my "real" editor, Kate Goschen. Still on track for a December release (I think).

Elks Lodge Presentation

My thanks to the Sequim Elks Lodge for their hospitality last night in inviting me to present "The Origin of King Arthur." The presentation went very well, with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience response and some great discussions afterward. Thanks also to all those who purchased copies of Prophet of Israel. I hope to hear back from you soon as to how you enjoyed the book.

Beginnings and Endings

The school year is off to a...start. Huge classes are being made feasible by another group of well-behaved students. These kids endlessly amaze me. They keep me humble and make me proud. Of them, that is.

On the other hand, I am making virtually no progress on Judge. A better ending continues to elude me and my editing feels uninspired. I keep plodding (plodding may be to positive a word) forward, hoping to break through and find my pace. Soon, I hope.

In the meantime, I am working on plans for an audio version of Prophet and a new marketing campaign.

Launch of new website

With the help of my web designers Curtis Cosens and Jordan Avery, I have just launched my new webpage at timothywilkinson.net. This is in preparation for the upcoming release of the second book in my Eternal Throne Chronicles, "Judge of Israel" (currently slated for release in December).

I am also scheduled for two upcoming speaking engagements, for those who are interested. I am presenting the lecture/PowerPoint "The Two Eternal Thrones: The Origin of King Arthur" at the Sequim Elk's Club at 6:20 p.m. on 16 September, and on a date TBD in September or early October at the Sequim Library.

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